Emma vs Smyrna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Smyrna

Girl #46,283 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46,283
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Smy, Smyr, Smyry

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Smyrna Rank #46,283

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #46283 for Smyrna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

Smyrna ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Smyrna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Smyrna at #46283 in the United States.

What do Emma and Smyrna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Smyrna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Smyrna is primarily a girl name.

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